The rain didn’t stop barbecue lovers from pouring into the NEMO Fairgrounds Friday night for the Missouri’s North Star BBQ Championship.

First place in the amateur competition went to Bob’s Barbecue, after a public vote that ranked each of the teams. The group beat out four other teams and collected a $500 prize and a trophy. Bobby McCollun said it was “pretty exciting” to win, especially since it’s their first barbecue competition.

The public voted Cellular Today took second place and Roosters and Ribs Barbecue took third place.

The competition was hosted by the Rotary Club of Kirksville - North Star Missouri as a fundraising effort, with a piece of the proceeds was donated to the Food bank.